The Fit MD

Most Teens Worldwide Are Not Exercising Enough

The majority of adolescents worldwide do not meet current physical activity guidelines.

Running May Reduce All-Cause Mortality, Regardless of Frequency

Running for physical fitness or recreation is associated with a 27% decrease in the risk for all-cause mortality, a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests.

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease May Improve With Diets Low in Glycemic Index, Load

Carbohydrate quality in diet may play a potential role in improvement of hepatic fat mass and ALT level in NAFLD.

Efficacy of Aerobic Physical Fitness Training in Subacute Stroke

Researchers assessed the benefits of aerobic treadmill-based physical fitness training compared with relaxation as a control intervention.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Improve Lung Cancer Outcomes

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower risk for lung cancer incidence in former smokers and a reduced risk for cancer mortality in current smokers diagnosed with lung cancer.

Does Calcium Supplementation Affect Risk for Abdominal Aortic Calcification?

Long-term use of calcium supplements is not associated with increased risk for development or progression of abdominal aortic calcification in older women.

Fairly Modest Weight Loss Tied to Diabetes Remission

Authors say more should be done to support weight loss early in diabetes trajectory.

Osteoarthritis: How Much Exercise Is Necessary to Stave Off Disability?

Researchers set out to identify a threshold for activity in adults with lower extremity joint symptoms. We review their findings.

Few Oncologists Suggest Health Promotion to Cancer Survivors

Oncologists have expressed concern that health promotion could distress or overwhelm cancer survivors.

Kidney Stones Linked to High Animal Protein Intake

Compared with the lowest quintiles of total animal protein intake and non-dairy animal protein intake, the highest quintiles were associated with a 16% and 14% increased risks of kidney stone formation, respectively, a study found. Findings are consistent with previous studies.

Diabetes Across Ethnicities and Cultures: An AACE Guide to Transcultural Diabetes Care

The AACE has produced a position statement addressing population-specific challenges and practical steps for clinicians with regard to diabetes care for African Americans, Latinx/Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.

Smartphone-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation May Reduce Monthly Headache Days in Migraine

The use of a smartphone-based progressive muscle relaxation was found to be associated with a reduction in monthly headache days and depression scores in patients with migraine.

CVS Pharmacy Introduces Third Party Testing for All Dietary Supplements

Vitamins and supplements sold at CVS Pharmacy will now go through third party testing to verify the accuracy of the dietary ingredients listed on the packaging and to confirm that the product is free of certain additives.

Mixed Effects Observed for Workplace Wellness Program

A workplace wellness program improves certain self-reported health behaviors but does not impact clinical measures of health or health care spending.

Daily Dose of Nature Cuts Stress Hormone Levels

Taking at least 20 minutes per day to leisurely walk or sit in a place that makes you feel in contact with nature can significantly lower stress hormone levels.

Starting, Maintaining Physical Activity Reduces Mortality in Adults

Older adults who spend more time on leisure-time physical activity — even those adults who have been sedentary throughout adulthood — may experience a lower risk of mortality.

Postexercise Energy Consumption Increased With Media Engagement

Engaging with media while exercising may provide important motivation for those who are exercise-averse.

Can Examining Marginalization Identify Gaps in Medical or Nutritional Care?

Healthcare interventions should assess the multiple layers of a person’s life, rather than simply classifying marginalized groups as vulnerable.

Food Sustainability and Public Health: What Is the Physician’s Responsibility?

As the global population grows, food sustainability and its effect on public health becomes even more important.

Can Television Shows Help Prevent Negative Bias Toward Patients with Obesity?

Watching episodes of the television medical drama House resulted in a significant shift in perceptions of obesity among medical students.